Summer Reading Week 4

 
Welcome to the results of Week 4 of Summer Reading 2012.  We have 328 people signed up.  This week, out of 43 people submitting entries, 17 were new.  They read 150 books.  For the four weeks, 105 people read 466 books.

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Poison Flower By Perry, Thomas 2012-03 - Mysterious Press 9780802126054 Check Our Catalog "Poison Flower," the seventh novel in Thomas Perry's celebrated Jane Whitefield series, opens as Jane spirits James Shelby, a man unjustly convicted of his wife's murder, out of the heavily guarded criminal court building in downtown Los Angeles. But the price of Shelby's freedom is high. Within minutes, men posing as police officers kidnap Jane and, when she tries to escape, shoot her. Jane's captors are employees of the man who really killed Shelby's wife. He believes he won't be safe until Shelby is dead, and his men will do anything to force Jane to reveal Shelby's hiding place. But Jane endures their torment, and is willing to die rather than betray Shelby. Jane manages to escape but she is alone, wounded, thousands of miles from home with no money and no identification, hunted by the police as well as her captors. She must rejoin Shelby, reach his sister before the hunters do, and get them both to safety. …More

Submerged By Pettrey, Dani 2012-05 - Bethany House Publishers 9780764209826 Check Our Catalog A sabotaged plane. Two dead deep-water divers. Yancey, Alaska, was a quiet town until the truth of what was hidden in the depths off the coast began to appear. Great first book by author as well as the series.  Looking forward to the next book. …More

Flowers in the Rain: And Other Stories By Pilcher, Rosamunde 1992-07 - St. Martin's Press 9780312927745 Check Our Catalog She makes you laugh . . . she makes you cry . . . she takes you to a world of hope and romance. The Shell Seekers and September, once again proves that she is a rare writer whose heartwarming stories are presented to readers like gifts of love. "Entertaining and wise . . . Each story is like a work of art".--Los Angeles Times Book Review. Martin's. Rosamond Pilcher brings us a sweet anthology of her short stories, including Flowers in the Rain.  I especially the story in her collection called The Doll House (not to be confused with Ibsen's play.)  A young adolescent boy tries to help his family after the death of his father.  Although devestated himself, he tries to support his mother by somehow coming up with a doll house for his young sister.  Their father promised one before his unexpected death, but with no money the brother and mom have no way to buy one.  A nice surprise unfolds for them. …More

The Psychology of Joss Whedon: An Unauthorized Exploration of Buffy, Angel, and Firefly By Davidson, Joy With Wilson, Leah 2007-11 - Benbella Books 9781933771250 Check Our Catalog Joss Whedon--creator of the wildly popular "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," its spin-off "Angel," the short-lived series "Firefly, "and the feature film it inspired, "Serenity--"takes a seat on the couch in this in-depth examination of the psychological gravity that has captivated his deeply devoted fan base. Whedon fans will enjoy a discussion of issues that are both funny and profound, from the significance of Angel's mommy issues and the best way to conduct government experiments on vampires to what could drive a man to become a cannibalistic Reaver and the psychological impact of being one girl in all the world chosen to fight the forces of darkness. I really enjoyed The Psychology of Joss Whedon because you have articles covering all of his shows (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly, at once, but then some focusing on a single issue from a certain story.  It was interesting how they were able to connect things that happened to characters in the shows to real life issues, or studies. …More

Scarecrow Returns By Reilly, Matthew 2012-01 - Simon & Schuster 9781416577591 Check Our Catalog From the international bestselling author of Seven Deadly Wonders comes the fourth installment in the thrilling Scarecrow series--it's Reilly's most action-packed adventure yet. Marine captain Shane Schofield, call-sign "Scarecrow," is back, this time thrown into battle against a large and secretive terrorist group known only as the Army of Thieves. The organization has seized control of an island in the Arctic and when the U.S. government finds out about its sinister plans to destroy the planet, the President has no choice but to enlist Scarecrow and his ragtag crew to fight against them. Told in Reilly's characteristically gripping prose, Scarecrowand the Army of Thieves features white-knuckle suspense and page-turning adventure, as a likeable hero battles truly evil villains. The action never stops, taking the reader on a journey of discovery, uncovering fantastic secrets about the CIA and other large governmental organizations. …More

The Psychology of Wealth: Understanding Your Relationship with Money and Achieve Prosperity By Richards, Charles 2011-12 - McGraw-Hill 9780071789295 Check Our Catalog In this fascinating exploration of the delicate relationship between money and the human mind, clinical psychologist Richards explains that discovering our sense of self is the key to determining our relationship with money. He contends that credit or debt can be useful tools for building personal growth--"if applied properly." This book helps us to appreciate how we can enjoy money by using it in different ways.  There are ways to expand ouor view of what money does, the psychological aspect of it.  Not just the benefit of having a lot of it. …More

Harvest of Murder By Ripley, Ann Author Ripley Ann 2001-10 - Kensington Publishing Corporation 9781575667751 Check Our Catalog To escape the madness of Thanksgiving, Louise Eldridge--wife, mother, and television gardening show host--shares dog-walks with eccentric biologist Dr. Peter Whiting. However, she soon finds his slashed body in the woods near her home. When she's invited by Dr. Whiting's widow only a week later to help complete her husband's plant experiments, Louise feels she's getting into something more sinister. …More

Sleepwalker By Robards, Karen 2011-12 - Gallery Books 9781439183724 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title Praised as one of the most popular voices in women's fiction ("Newsweek"), "New York Times"-bestselling author Robard delivers her latest thrilling romantic suspense novel. …More

Indulgence in Death By Robb, J. D. 2011-03 - Berkley 9780425240465 Check Our Catalog NYPSD Lieutenant Eve Dallas must discover who's preying on those who cater to the rich and famous in the new novel by a #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author. …More

Vision in White By Roberts, Nora 2012-05 - Jove Books 9780515150643 Check Our Catalog From #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Roberts comes the first book in a new series: a novel of love, friendship, and family--and the unpredictable moments that turn a pretty picture into a true work of art. …More

Miss Julia to the Rescue By Ross, Ann B. 2012-04 - Viking Books 9780670023387 Check Our Catalog Can Miss Julia spring J. D. Pickens from a sheriff's clutches and investigate a cult-plus keep up appearances as a proper Southern lady? …More

Shock Wave By Sandford, John 2011-10 - Putnam Adult 9780399157691 Check Our Catalog The thrilling new Virgil Flowers novel from the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author. The superstore chain PyeMart has its sights set on a Minnesota river town, but two very angry groups want to stop it: local merchants, fearing for their businesses, and environmentalists, predicting ecological disaster. The protests don't seem to be slowing the project, though, until someone decides to take matters into his own hands. The first bomb goes off on the top floor of PyeMart's headquarters. The second one explodes at the construction site itself. The blasts are meant to inflict maximum damage-and they do. Who's behind the bombs, and how far will they go? It's Virgil Flowers's job to find out . . . before more people get killed. …More

Song of My Heart By Sawyer, Kim Vogel 2012-02 - Bethany House Publishers 9780764207860 Check Our Catalog After the sheriff uncovers a connection between the crime he's investigating and the woman he's courting, can their love survive the scrutiny--and the truth? …More

Between Shades of Gray By Sepetys, Ruta 2011-03 - Philomel Books 9780399254123 Check Our Catalog 2012 Golden Kite Fiction Award BookPage Notable Title Sepetys presents a powerful and haunting novel based on a little-known real-life event in history. In terrifying detail, Ruta Sepetys re-creates a World War II coming of all all too timely today. "Between Shades of Gray" is a document long overdue.--Newbery Medalist Richard Peck. …More

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian By Alexie, Sherman Illustrator Forney, Ellen 2007-09 - Little, Brown Young Readers 9780316013680 Check Our Catalog 2010 California Young Readers Medal Young Adult Winner 2008 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Winner 2008-2009 Tayshas Reading List 2007 National Book Award- Winner Young People's Literature Based on the authors own experiences, this first young adult novel by bestselling author Alexie features poignant drawings by acclaimed artist Ellen Forney that reflect the characters art as it chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy attempting to break away from the life he was destined to live. …More

The Other Side of Normal: How Biology Is Providing the Clues to Unlock the Secrets of Normal and Abnormal Behavior By Smoller, Jordan 2012-05 - William Morrow & Company 9780061492198 Check Our Catalog Brilliant Harvard psychiatrist Smoller reveals the hidden side of everyday behaviors and addresses one of society's most enduring questions: What do we mean by "normal?" I love learning why we do the things we do and Nature vs Nurture to each individual psych.  Informative in a good way.  I couldn't stop reading. …More

Need You Now By St John, Yahrah 2011-11 - Kimani Press 9780373862382 Check Our Catalog When Kayla Adams wants something, she goes after it. But she may have met her match in gorgeous Ethan Graham. The billionaire takeover king has come up with an offer the alluring Southern beauty can't refuse. Original. …More

The Scorpio Races By Stiefvater, Maggie 2011-10 - Scholastic Press 9780545224901 Check Our Catalog From the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Shiver" and "Linger" comes a brand-new, heartstopping novel. With her trademark lyricism, Stiefvater turns to a new world, where a pair are swept up in a daring, dangerous race across a cliff--with more than just their lives at stake should they lose. …More

The Help By Stockett, Kathryn 2009-02 - Amy Einhorn Books 9780399155345 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title In Jackson, Mississippi, in 1962, there are lines that are not crossed. With the civil rights movement exploding all around them, three women start a movement of their own, forever changing a town and the way women--black and white, mothers and daughters--view one another. This book is a wonderful example of bravery.  The story pulls you in.  You laugh, you cry, you become angry, yet it leaves you with a very comforting feeling.  The Help is a wonderful example of a daughter/mother relationship that goes beyond the normal daughter/mother title.  It's a great read for young adults, who are at that crossroad in life:  the after college-real world life.  Very brilliant. …More

Inuyasha, Volume 1 By Takahashi, Rumiko Illustrator Takahashi, Rumiko 2009-11 - Viz Media 9781421532806 Check Our Catalog "Original Japanese edition published in 1997 by Shogakukan Inc, Tokyo"--T.p. verso. …More

Alice in Sunderland By Talbot, Bryan Illustrator Talbot, Bryan 2007-04 - Dark Horse Comics 9781593076733 Check Our Catalog Sunderland! Thirteen hundred years ago it was the greatest center of learning in the whole of Christendom and the very cradle of English consciousness. In the time of Lewis Carroll it was the greatest shipbuilding port in the world. To this city that gave the world the electric light bulb, the stars and stripes, the millennium, the Liberty Ships and the greatest British dragon legend came Carroll in the years preceding his most famous book, Alice in Wonderland, and here are buried the roots of his surreal masterpiece. Enter the famous Edwardian palace of varieties, The Sunderland Empire, for a unique experience: an entertaining and epic meditation on myth, history and storytelling and decide for yourself - does Sunderland really exist? This is a new look at an old tale of Alice in Wonderland.  If you like the odd and bizarre this is the book for you. …More

Lover Awakened By Ward, J. R. 2006-09 - Signet Book 9780451219367 Check Our Catalog Still bearing the scars of his past, the vampire Zsadist rescues a beautiful female from the evil Lessening Society. Bella is entranced by Zsadist's power, but even as their desire for each other begins to overtake them, Zsadist's thirst for vengeance against Bella's tormentors drive him to the brink of madness. Original. …More

Lover Eternal: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood (Collector's Edition) By Ward, J. R. 2012-11 - New American Library 9780451414601 Check Our Catalog In this follow-up to "Dark Lover," Rhage is the vampire with the strongest appetite--he's the best fighter and the most voracious lover, for inside him burns a ferocious curse cast by the Scribe Virgin. When Mary Luce is thrown into the vampire world, Rhage knows he must make her his own. Original. …More